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     • Although he declined the role, McKellen admitted that he sometimes gets confused for Michael Gambon, the actor who wound up playing Dumbledore after Harris died.
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   Why did Sir Ian McKellen refuse the role of Albus Dumbledore?

   • The Big Picture Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris. McKellen refused the role out of respect for Harris, stating that he couldn't take over a part from an actor who didn't approve of him.

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   Did Ian McKellen turn down Dumbledore in Harry Potter?

   • [h/t CinemaBlend] For years, Harry Potter fans have believed that Ian McKellen turned down the role of Dumbledore in the movies—partially fueled by comments the actor himself has made. But the truth seems to be slightly more complicated.

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   Did Ian McKellen play Gandalf in Harry Potter?

   • Yes, the legendary actor almost played both Gandalf AND Albus Dumbledore. The Big Picture Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris.

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   What happened to Dumbledore in Harry Potter?

   • In 2017, during an appearance on BBC’s HARDtalk with Stephen Sackur, McKellen explained how it went down. After Richard Harris, who portrayed Dumbledore in the first two films, passed away, McKellen received a phone call asking if he’d be interested in working on Harry Potter.

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   Nov 5, 2019 · Though it might seem like McKellen is contradicting what he said back in 2017, he’s really just clarifying it: He really never did turn down the role of Dumbledore, because he was never actually...

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   Apr 4, 2017 · The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and bearded wizard from Lord of the Rings — said he was contacted by producers from Harry Potter to play Dumbledore, but...

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   Dec 16, 2020 · The Real Reason Why Ian McKellen Declined Playing Dumbledore In The ‘Harry Potter’ Franchise. By Maurice Cassidy. Published Dec 16, 2020. McKellen explained that the only reason he didn’t sign on for the follow-up film was that he didn’t think Harris would’ve approved of his role.

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   Apr 4, 2017 · Ian McKellen explained why he turned down the role of Dumbledore during an appearance on the BBC's 'HARDTalk'.

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   Apr 4, 2017 · Ian McKellen Turned Down Playing Dumbledore Because Richard Harris Called Him ‘Passionless’. By Hunter Harris, a freelance writer who covers film, music, and TV. Ian McKellen. Photo:...

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   Apr 4, 2017 · In a recent interview with the BBC’s HARDtalk, the Oscar-nominated actor explained the real reason he turned down the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise, after the original...

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    6 days ago · Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris. McKellen refused the role out of...